User Manual

Packet Power™ Monitoring Module Users Manual

Introduction

Using this Manual

This manual contains information about the Packet Power™ Power Monitoring Module

(“PMM”) and associated software. This manual is divided into two parts. The first part is

relevant to products using the P5T3 models of the PMM. The second part is relevant to the

P2T3 models of the PMM. The PMM model number and associated information is noted on

the product label. Each part is divided into sections covering the installation and connection

of the PMM, basic software configuration and technical specifications.

Power Monitoring Module Overview

Service types

The PMM provides single and three-phase A/C net-metering-compatible power consumption

and quality monitoring. The PMM is capable of real-time monitoring of three-phase power

systems in a variety of configurations. The PMM is directly connected to the monitored

circuit for voltage monitoring and uses external current transformers (“C/T”s) for current

monitoring.

Communication

PMM incorporates Packet Power’s advanced zero-configuration wireless mesh networking

technology to transmit power measurement data to remote data monitoring and analysis

systems.

Enclosure

PMM is designed to fit into a variety of standard electrical

enclosures. In order to provide a reliable radio connection, the PMM

is equipped with an internal radio antenna fully encased within the

enclosure. To allow proper radio operation, the PMM must be

housed such that the top portion of the unit is not fully enclosed in a

metal housing. The PMM must be housed in an enclosure that

prevents access to the terminal strip and wires. The PMM is certified

as a UL modular device.

Packet Power Solution Overview

The PMM communicates using Packet Power’s wireless network. As soon as a PMM is

installed and powered up, it automatically tries to join the wireless network. If you already

have an operating Packet Power network within your facility all information from the PMM

will shortly become accessible.

If you do not yet have a Packet Power network operating within your facility, a separate

radio gateway device called an Ethernet Gateway is required to create the wireless network

needed in order to gather information from the PMM. A software application operates in

conjunction with the radio gateway device(s) to control how information is gathered and

formatted for transmission over an IP network for consumption by various other applications.

Please refer to the software section of the manual for additional information regarding

wireless gateway and software setup.